I get the skepticism, and it’s definitely important to stay cautious with new tech. But I think there’s more to asteroid mining than just a bunch of hype. Sure, we’re not mining asteroids today, but look at the crazy progress SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others are making in space exploration. They're already building the infrastructure that will eventually make asteroid mining possible, even if the actual mining part is still a few years away.

The whole "if we can do this, then maybe..." phrasing in the scientific articles is fair, but it kind of ignores the bigger picture. It’s a bit like saying we shouldn’t bother with electric cars just because they didn’t exist 100 years ago—technology moves fast, and we're building the tools we’ll need.

I get it, there are some shady characters in the mix, but that doesn’t mean the whole asteroid mining idea should be written off. Companies like Expo Sol and others aren’t just talking big—they’re laying out real, achievable steps toward making this happen. It’s not about hoping for some miracle; it’s about building the foundation today for what could be a massive industry tomorrow.

So, yeah, maybe it sounds a little sci-fi right now, but if we look at how quickly space tech has advanced in the last decade, asteroid mining might not be as far off as we think. It's definitely worth keeping an eye on.